UK SEES SURGE IN COVID KP.3 CASES; CHECK HERE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE COVID-19 VARIANT
There has been a surge in the cases of a new variant KP.3 in the UK. This strain was earlier detected in the USA where it was the most dominant strain of the virus. According to reports, there has been a rise in infections and hospital admissions wherein people are infected with the KP.3 strain.
The KP.3 is a variant which is part of a group of mutants which are known as FLiRT. The KP.2 and KP.1.1 are two variants that are a part of this group. FLiRT variants are direct descendants of JN.1.
According to a report in Mirror.co.uk, hospital admissions went up to 3.31 admissions per 100,000 in the week to 16 June, compared with 2.67 per 100,000 in the previous week. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it needed “more data” on the new variants to understand how severe and transmissible they might be. Hospital admissions have increased by 24 per cent in the week ending on Sunday, the latest data shows.
Here, take a look at some of the symptoms of the COVID-19 Variant
- Fever or Chills: A high body temperature is a common symptom of COVID-19. Fever is often one of the early signs of infection.
- Headache: A persistent or severe headache can occur as a symptom of the virus. It may be accompanied by other symptoms of the COVID.
- Cough: Persistent coughing, especially a new or worsening cough, is a frequent symptom. It may be dry or accompanied by phlegm.
- Sore Throat: Pain or irritation in the throat is a common symptom. It may be accompanied by difficulty in swallowing.
- Congestion or Runny Nose: Cold-like symptoms, such as nasal congestion or a runny nose, can occur but are less common than other symptoms.
- Muscle or Body Aches: Body pain or discomfort, often described as muscle aches, is a reported symptom of COVID-19.
- Fatigue: Feeling extremely tired or experiencing general weakness and fatigue are common symptoms. It can persist even after other symptoms improve.
- Loss of Taste or Smell: Some people with COVID-19 experience a sudden loss of taste or smell.
Symptoms of FLiRT are similar to those of previous COVID-19 variants.
NHS says that people should stay at home and avoid contact with others if they or their children have symptoms. UKSHA says that at this stage it was “impossible” to say if the new variants were behind the rise in hospital admissions.
While there are no longer any legal restrictions which require people to self-isolate if they have COVID, it is important that you stay at home and avoid contact with other people for five days after testing positive.
2024-07-01T01:47:08Z dg43tfdfdgfd
